Header & Footer · 2 min read

How to Add a CONFIDENTIAL Footer to Every PDF Page — Free

Adding CONFIDENTIAL or DRAFT to the footer of every PDF page is faster and cleaner than using a watermark — it sits neatly in the footer margin and does not obscure content.

1

Open pdfeditor.onl/header-footer

Navigate to the Header & Footer tool in any browser.

2

Add CONFIDENTIAL to the Footer

In the footer center field, type CONFIDENTIAL. Set the font size to 9–10pt in a red or dark color. Optionally add page numbers to the right zone at the same time.

Tip: Using the footer instead of a watermark keeps CONFIDENTIAL visible without obscuring any document content — ideal for legal and business documents.

3

Apply and Download

Click Apply to All Pages. Every page footer displays CONFIDENTIAL consistently.

Add Footer to PDF — Free →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is better — a CONFIDENTIAL footer or watermark?

Footer is better for readability — it does not obscure content. Watermark is more visually prominent. Use footer for working documents, watermark for distributed copies.

Is this free?

Yes — completely free at pdfeditor.onl/header-footer.

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